JANELLE FAHEY BSN RN
Fair Oaks Ranch,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, remote case manager (CM), triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Hardworking with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Case Manager
Prestige At Home Health
Boca Raton, FL
10.2019 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Nurse Manager
Good Samaritan
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2020 - Current
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Prestige At Home Healthcare
Boca Raton, FL
02.2017 - Current
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Conducted pre-discharge patient assessments in hospital or clinic setting when appropriate, submitting required patient care documentation and reports.
- Instructed patients and caregivers in standard care, developed and revised individual plans of care and implemented physician orders.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Contacted case manager immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to case manager.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL01.2019
LPN - Nursing
Academy of Nursing
West Palm Beach, FL05.2017
Skills
- Telephonic Triage
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Service Utilization Improvements
- Remote case manager
- Operating Plans Development
- Nursing Consultation
- Treatment Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Clear Patient Communication
- Policy and Program Development
- Preventive Healthcare
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Good Samaritan
01.2020 - Current
Remote Case Manager
Prestige At Home Health
10.2019 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
Prestige At Home Healthcare
02.2017 - Current
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
LPN - Nursing
Academy of Nursing